MANAGE-Fisheries Innovation and Startup Hub (M-FISHub) is a national-level incubation and innovation hub hosted at the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE). It was established at MANAGE in 2025 with the support of the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD), Government of India, to transform the fisheries and aquaculture sector through innovative technology, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development.

Vision of M-FISHub

The Vision of M-FISHub is to foster sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship in the fisheries and aquaculture sector by nurturing startups, accelerating technology adoption, and promoting inclusive growth across the value chain.

Objectives of M-FISHub

• To mentor and promote innovation-driven, technology- and service-based fisheries startups.
• To create employment and entrepreneurial opportunities aligned with national priorities.
• To enable rapid commercialization of technologies developed by startups, R&D institutions, academia, or individual innovators.
• To foster a vibrant network among startups, entrepreneurs, fishers, researchers, financial institutions, and industry players.
• Provide startups with access to affordable and value-added services, including mentoring, legal, financial, technical, and IP-related support.